Thanks for visiting my Breakaway Benefit fundraising page! Since I can't ride on event day, on April 27th, I am embarking on a Super Human Trick by riding 160 miles across the state of CT, from Thompson to Greenwich. This grueling endeavor is all in the name of good fun and to raise awareness and funds for the CCAP. Check out the route here and tag along by following CCAP on Instagram!
Making a donation is easy and safe- simply click the "Donate" button, but first, let me take you back in time!
Riding bikes (of all kinds) has been a favorite pastime of mine and a big part of my life since I was little. My friends and I used to ride BMX bikes around town from sunrise to sunset, only coming home when the metaphoric dinner bell (our cellphones) rang. When I was in 6th Grade, I started racing my bike, I joined a local junior team, Mystic Velo, and tried my first crit. It was amazing, I was hooked. The next year, the team dispersed and we joined the next closest team, CL Noonan p/b Corner Cycle. The only problem, they were based out of the greater Boston Area, almost two hours away from our home. For me, nothing like the CCAP existed in our home state, and none of my close friends were interested in racing bikes, so I decided to play football instead (I know, what a knucklehead) but I never lost touch with cycling.
Fast forward a few years, and the CCAP was started. I got involved as a volunteer, and immediately saw the benefits that it offered. There were kids, kids on bikes, and LOTS of them! They were riding and racing together with their friends. It's exactly what I wished I had when I was a kid.
Soon after, I started as an intern with the CCAP, which progressed into a full-time role, and 8 years later, the Executive Director. I couldn't be more proud of everything that the CCAP, our AMAZING coaches, and supporters have accomplished in the last 10 years. Safe to say, I am excited to see what the next 10 years have in store. Please consider supporting our efforts by donating to my page OR one of our fantastic junior teams!
Find out more info on the CCAP on our website: https://www.ctcyclingadvancement.org/
More on the Breakaway Benefit event and how it supports our mission under "The Event" Tab.